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Phnom Penh in April: go or not?

Mixed period. Phnom Penh in April: 4.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 11.56°N · 104.92°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Phnom Penh · April
4.5
26–35°
Temperature
47%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Monineath Horn via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Phnom Penh. Temperatures rise (35.0°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

April ranks 6 out of 12 months in Phnom Penh. Compared to March: 28 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
22°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 43
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Is April the right month?

The best month in Phnom Penh is January (5.7/10), 1.2 pt higher than April.

See January →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Phnom Penh, Cambodian capital, holds the painful memory of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) who killed 1.7 million people. January-February are my favourite months (6.9/10): 23-33°C, 11-12% rain, dry season, acceptable humidity.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cambodia

🗣️LanguageKhmer
💶CurrencyRiel cambodgien (៛)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthNovember · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 93%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Phnom Penh ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Cambodia
Tropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.56°N · 104.92°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
January is the best month with 32.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Phnom Penh get in January?
Phnom Penh averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Phnom Penh?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Phnom Penh in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 32.0°C.
Is Phnom Penh good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Phnom Penh scores 5.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.5/10.
When should you avoid Phnom Penh?
May is the most difficult month to visit Phnom Penh, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Phnom Penh in April?
The average UV index reaches 9 in April in Phnom Penh (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.